What Does Psalm 121 Say

Psalm 121 has the Latin incipit, Levavi oculus. In the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, it is prescribed for use on day 27 of each month, at Morning Prayer. The first verse is frequently quoted on monuments and memorials commemorating those inspired by mountains or hills.

What is Psalm 121 used for?

Psalm 121 has the Latin incipit, Levavi oculus. In the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, it is prescribed for use on day 27 of each month, at Morning Prayer. The first verse is frequently quoted on monuments and memorials commemorating those inspired by mountains or hills.

What does my help comes from the Lord mean?

That the Lord (Yahweh, our promise keeping God) is his/our help (our “Ezer.” This is the Hebrew word for “helper/Help.” Interestingly enough, the same word that is used to describe the wife’s role in the marriage since creation. You see God is telling Him that our Only real help is God above.